Logistics Manager - Construction
The opportunity
As a Logistics Manager, you will work closely with the Construction Manager and specialist works contractors to oversee and coordinate all logistics and planning activities across the project. You will be responsible for developing and executing the logistics strategy for a large-scale data center project, ensuring efficient movement of materials, equipment, and personnel while maintaining safety, compliance, and productivity.
You will operate within a Project Management Consultant (PMC) structure, representing the client side, and will be involved throughout the project lifecycle—from design through to full commissioning and operational handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Logistics Planning: Create and manage a Construction Logistics Plan aligned with project schedule and phasing.
- Site Setup: Oversee temporary works (roads, laydown areas, utilities) and ensure compliance with engineering and HSE standards.
- Traffic & Access: Manage vehicle movement, delivery scheduling, and permits; implement traffic control systems.
- Material Handling: Coordinate delivery, storage, and inventory to align with procurement and construction timelines.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to HSE standards; conduct audits and promote sustainability practices.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Act as primary logistics contact; lead coordination meetings and resolve site issues.
- Technology & Reporting: Use BIM/logistics software for planning and monitoring; maintain accurate records and report KPIs.
Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in logistics management for large-scale construction projects (data center experience preferred).
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, temporary works, and site operations.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with permits, regulations, and safety standards.
At Linesight, we believe that our success is tied to the success of our employees, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone. We understand that creating an environment where all employees have an equal opportunity to thrive requires a concerted effort across every stage of their time with us, from hiring and onboarding to promotion, career growth, and development.
As part of this commitment, we have implemented a range of policies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This starts with our attraction pipeline and accessible job descriptions, designed to attract a broad range of candidates, and continuing throughout the employee life cycle with DE&I checks built in at every stage. Fairness, consistency, and transparency are the core principles for all our hiring, salary increase, and promotion decisions with built-in gender pay gap checks. Employee and family-friendly policies also enhance inclusion and equity in our teams.
About Project Management
Our teams of program and project managers deliver success globally through strategic planning and stringent controls. Whether you have extensive experience or are at the early stages of your career in program or project management, we offer the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative buildings and facilities with world-leading clients. Play a central role in these projects as part of our dynamic team. We recognise the value that each team member can bring to the table, and we offer a range of supports, learning pathways and structured career planning cycles to ensure that every individual has the best opportunity to excel and further develop, regardless of the stage of your career you join us at.
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